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3
 sets
Duration required
12
 reps
Focus Area required
1
 m 
30
 s rest
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Assisted Dip

Key Points:

  • Select the weight to assist you, then grip the handles and place on your knees in line with the hands.
  • Leaning slightly forward, lower yourself until your arms are bent at 90 degrees. 
  • Push back up until your arms are almost fully extended, then repeat.

Common Mistakes:

  • Being too straight or leaning too far forward. 
  • Hands being positioned in front of the chest. 
  • Having shoulder up instead of retracted back and down.

 

Where you should 'feel it':

Primary Muscles:
Chest, Triceps
Secondary Muscles:
Shoulders
Muscle diagram with the following muscles highlighted Chest, Triceps, Shoulders

Similar Exercises

(0:00) Select the weight to assist you on performing a dip, remember that the weight you select will subtract from your own body weight, making the exercise easier. 

(0:08) Start by adjusting the handles outwards and then step up the platforms. Grip the handles with your knuckles pointing downwards and your arms partially bent. 

(0:19) Lean slightly forward by placing your knees behind your chest and slowly lower yourself down until your arm is bent at approximately 90 degrees. 

(0:28) Then by pushing through your chest extend back up in a controlled manner to the starting point where your arms are almost straightened. Your chest should always be in front of your hands, with your shoulders retracted back. 

(0:40) Engage your core to improve your bodies stability in the movement. Repeat for the desired amount of repetitions then slowly step down.

(0:50) Avoid being too vertical when performing the exercise or leaning too far forward and fully extending the elbows.  

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